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# Joint Fires Network, NOC Engineer III - LCAT 63

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Honolulu County, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $100,006.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, JIRA, Synchronous Optical Networking, Microsoft Outlook, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Protocol, Interoperability, IP Routing, Multi-protocol Systems, Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Network Management System, Microsoft PowerPoint, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17851164?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17851164%2FJoint-Fires-Network-Noc-Engineer-Iii-Lcat-63-Hawaii-Pearl-Harbor

## About the Role

* Minimum 8 years of overall IT or telecommunications experience with at least 3 years supporting transport optical networking or IP networking environments.
 * Active DoD Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
 * Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
 * Experience supporting Telecom NOC or Network Operations Center environments.
 * Hands-on experience with:
 * Cisco networking technologies
 * Juniper networking technologies
 * MPLS networks
 * SDH/SONET environments
 * Optical Transport Networks (OTN)
 * MSPP platforms
 * IP routing and switching
 * Circuit provisioning and circuit restoration activities
 * Network management and monitoring tools
 * Incident and change management processes

 * Experience with network troubleshooting, fault management, and service restoration.
 * Ability to work any of the following schedules, * CCNA certification.
 * Juniper certifications.
 * Experience with SolarWinds.
 * Experience using JIRA.
 * Experience with ISP outside plant (OSP) or inside plant (ISP) operations.
 * Experience supporting cyber transport, network transport, or technical control facilities.
 * Understanding of telecommunications carrier operations and vendor coordination.
 * Experience with alarm surveillance, performance management, LAN maintenance, and change management.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.
Desired Technical Skills Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

 * Cisco
 * Juniper
 * MPLS
 * IP Networking
 * SDH/SONET
 * Optical Transport Networks (OTN)
 * MSPP
 * Telecommunications Networks
 * Network Operations Centers (NOC)
 * Circuit Management
 * Network Monitoring
 * Incident Response
 * ASI Management
 * SolarWinds
 * JIRA
 * Routing and Switching
 * Fault Management
 * Change Management
*Clearance Required:* Active Top Secret (SCI eligibility required)
*Certification Required:* Security+ CE
*Work Environment:* Network Operations Center (NOC)

## Description

We are seeking experienced NOC Engineers to support a mission-critical Department of Defense network operations environment. This position is responsible for monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and restoring complex transport optical and IP network services while ensuring maximum network availability and reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in network operations centers (NOCs), telecom environments, transport optical networks, or enterprise IP networking and possess a current Top Secret clearance.
This role offers the opportunity to support advanced command-and-control networking capabilities that enable real-time communications and interoperability across multiple operational environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in a 24x7x365 operations environment and supporting rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities

 * Execute network operations activities including configuration, monitoring, and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
 * Perform real-time circuit redesigns and alternate routing actions to restore customer connectivity during planned and unplanned outages.
 * Monitor network alarms through platform-specific network management tools and proactively identify network issues.
 * Support incident response activities and service restoration efforts to minimize operational impacts.
 * Work directly with internal and external customers, engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure high network availability.
 * Perform change management activities including hardware replacements, software configurations, upgrades, and ASI management.
 * Utilize incident management systems to document outages, degradation events, troubleshooting actions, escalations, and resolutions throughout the incident lifecycle.
 * Analyze and resolve network incidents involving routing, switching, transport systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.
 * Support fault isolation, escalation management, and coordination across multiple engineering tiers.
 * Maintain operational documentation and provide detailed updates through ticketing and reporting systems.


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